Rivers governor donates N30 million to families of slain police officers

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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, yesterday, presented N30 million to the families of three police officers of the State Police Command, who died in the line of duty in 2021.

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The deceased officers, Police Inspectors Isaac Isodje, Saviour Udeh and Ebenezer Edward, who served under the Diobu Division of the State Command, were slain by armed men while on a stop and search duty in November, last year.

Nsirim expressed: “This is a token of love from Governor Nyesom Wike to the families. Though money cannot replace a life, but it is a way of showing love to all officers and men who serve in Rivers State that the State Government will always be behind them no matter the situation they find themselves.

Accompanied by his colleague in the Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Mrs. Inime Aguma, Nsirim said the governor recognises the value of service the police render to the State and conveyed the condolences of Governor Wike to the State Police Command and the bereaved families.The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, Mr. Ebuka Friday, described Governor Wike’s monetary presentation to the families of the fallen officers as an uncommon gesture of encouragement in the country.

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